Weather 2013

Such a long, cold and snowy Winter has not been experienced in Germany for many decades, but all thanks to Global warming! Yes, apparently due to the melting of the ice cap, a low depression stuck over Sweden, sending arctic air to Europe.

Our long winter ended 14th April with Summer temperatures. No damage to the vines, and we have enough time for nature to make amends. 

vines bleeding with rising sap in the Ockfener Bockstein. A heart for fine wine?

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Enjoy your stay and please visit us again soon.

Derek Vinnicombe

Nackenheim (Germany)

16th April 2013

2012 Harvest in Germany

What started as disappointing Spring & Summer weather has completely surprised us with a glorious hot & dry August, thanks to the high pressure Achim, and also a great September, followed by fine weather in October. Ideal conditions to fully ripen the grapes, and no widespread severe hail damage this year.

Apart from Eiswein, the harvest was completed last month, and all’s well that ends well. A very fine crop to follow the great 2011 vintage.

A new aspect to producing wine:

you need acorns to be able to harvest grapes!

Read more: Update 3rd December 2012

EISWEIN  produced 9-13th December >more<